About this Event
Our antenatal course, specially designed to support soon-to-be parents from 30 weeks of pregnancy. Delivered by our trained Midwife Educators, this birthing 'crash course' provides a comprehensive overview of labour and birth, with a brief overview of breast feeding including:
• Final weeks of pregnancy
• Physical/emotional changes during pregnancy and birth
• How to prepare your mind and body
• 3 stages of labour
• When to come to hospital or call your care giver
• How to help yourself during labour
• Support partner's roles
• Role of health professionals
• Breathing, massage and relaxation
• Pain relief – natural and medical
• Unforeseen/unexpected challenges
• Birthing Suite tour
• Caesarean
• Your hospital stay
• Breastfeeding
• Postnatal depression
• SIDS
• Support networks and community resources
Please note: all bookings are per couple, so you only need to book one ticket. $200 per couple (BUPA/NIB/Medibank clients free). Morning Tea and Lunch included. Please note any dietary requirements.
Please arrive at 8:45am on the day for registration, ready for a 9:00am start.
For any enquiries, please call Gosford Private Maternity Services, Monday to Friday between 8:00am to 4:00pm on 4304 3260.
Event Venue
Gosford Private Hospital, Burrabil Avenue, North Gosford, Australia
AUD 0.00 to AUD 200.00